Jainism and Buddhism MCQs

Question 1

The Buddhist Doctrines were written in

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Pali

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Sanskrit

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Tibetan

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Not written in any language but orally transmitted

Question 2

Ashoka's claim to be one of the greatest rulers in world history life in the fact that

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after a single conquest he dedicated himself completely to the cause of peace

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his aims covered both the religious and secular aspects of life

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he worked for the material moral and spiritual uplift of the people

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he attempted to unify the people of different castes and communities into a bound of common moral ideal

Question 3

In which language were the Buddhist-texts 'Pitakas' composed?

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Pali

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Sanskrit

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Ardhamagadhi

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Prakrit

Question 4

Where did Sumtinath Tirthankar attained Nirvana?

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Sammed Shikhar

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Parsnath

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Girnar

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Pawapur

Question 5

In what respect did Jainism differ from Buddhism?

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In its stress on the doctrine of ahimsa

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In denying the authority of the Vedas

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In opposing animal sacrifice

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In its attitude towards trade

Question 6

Which of the doctrines of Jainism was added by Mahavira?

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Observe continence

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Do not speak a lie

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Do not commit violence

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Do not steal

Question 7

Sumtinath Tirthankara was born from whose womb?

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Sumangla

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Tara

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Marudevi

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Vijaya

Question 8

Because of his virtuous deeds Ajitnath Tirthankara was born from whose womb?

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Vijaya

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Tara

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Sharmestha

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Geeta

Question 9

Which of the following is not a category into which Ashoka's monuments may be grouped?

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Viharas

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Stupas

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Pillars

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Caves